Overview
Heather N. Simpson, M.D. is a transplant hepatologist and has been practicing as an Assistant Professor since 2013. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Simpson completed her undergraduate and medical school at Saint Louis University and graduated with her M.D. in 2005. She did her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan. She obtained a gastroenterology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. She then elected to pursue a year of additional training in transplant hepatology at the University of Michigan which she completed in 2013. Dr. Simpson belongs to several professional societies including the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the American Society for Transplantation, and the International Liver Cancer Association. Her areas of expertise include management of all general liver diseases such as viral hepatitis B \& C, autoimmune liver disease, PBC, PSC, alcoholic liver disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, as well as the management of complications from cirrhosis. She has particular interests in the treatment of hepatocellular cancer and liver transplantation.
Dr. Simpson is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Ascites, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4040 Highway 17, Suite 306, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Simpson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heather N. Simpson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather N. Simpson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather N. Simpson by calling their office at 843-876-1013. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heather N. Simpson a top-rated expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather N. Simpson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Heather N. Simpson specialize in?
While Dr. Heather N. Simpson is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Heather N. Simpson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heather N. Simpson has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). You can view a list of Dr. Heather N. Simpson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heather N. Simpson accept my insurance?
Dr. Heather N. Simpson accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-1013 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Simpson isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Simpson isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Simpson isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Simpson isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Simpson isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- HepatitisDr. Simpson isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Advanced
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- JaundiceDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver FailureDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Experienced
- Budd-Chiari SyndromeDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- CholangitisDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.